Here are 11 things you should know about Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri

Adam Vinatieri, 45, has set many records for the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots over a 23-year career as an NFL kicker. Take a look at these highlights.
Dwight Adams, dwight.adams@indystar.com

With the NFL playoffs officially here, it seems like a good time to learn a bit about the GOAT, Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri:

1. His beard is simply the best.

No, really, look.

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) and Andrew Luck (12) before the start of their game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018. (Photo: Matt Kryger/IndyStar)

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) was given a GOAT from Colts mascot Blue before the start of their game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018.(Photo: Matt Kryger/IndyStar)

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) celebrates with Colts win late in the fourth quarter of their game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. The Colts defeated the Giants (Photo: Matt Kryger/IndyStar)

2. He's just the fourth player in NFL history to still be playing at age 46.

The GOAT turned 46 on Dec. 28, and he has joined elite company. The only other players to play in the league at his age? Morten Andersen, George Blanda and John Carney.

3. Records? He's got them. He is the league's all-time leading point scorer.

He set the NFL all-time scoring mark of 2,547 points with this second-quarter field goal against the Oakland Raiders on Oct. 28.

4. Stats? He also has the most field goals in NFL history.

Vinatieri topped the list on Sept. 30 this season against the Texans with his 566th field goal, passing Mort Anderson's record. Entering the playoffs, Vinatieri has hit 582.

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks and makes a field goal against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. Vinatieri now has made 566 field goals, making him the all-time NFL record holder.(Photo: Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar)

5. He's the oldest player to hit a field goal from 50 yards.

In fact, he's done it four times this season, including a 53-yard kick in the Colts' regular-season finale against the Titans.

6. He's been with the Colts for longer than he was with the Patriots.

Though some of his most memorable kicks came as a member of the New England Patriots, he's donned a Colts jersey for the past 13 seasons. He was a member of the Patriots for 10 seasons.

7. He made his NFL debut before his teammate Nyheim Hines was born.

Vinatieri made his debut with the Patriots on Sept. 1, 1996. Colts running back Nyheim Hines was born Nov. 12, 1996.

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines (21) dives into the end zone to score his first career NFL touchdown during the first half of action. The Indianapolis Colts play the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field in Landover, MD., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.(Photo: Matt Kryger/IndyStar)

8. He's won two Super Bowls by kicking field goals.

He won Super Bowl XXXVI for the Patriots with a 48-yarder as time expired. His kick with four seconds left in Super Bowl XXXVIII also won a title for the Patriots.

9. He and his wife Valeri have been married since 2001.

He has three children, including a freshman on Carmel's football team.